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  • Nike cleats worn by Jerry Rice during Super Bowl XXIX

    Manufactured by
    Nike Inc., American, founded 1971
    Worn by
    Jerry Rice, American, born 1962
    Signed by
    Jerry Rice, American, born 1962
    Subject of
    San Francisco 49ers, American, founded 1946
    Medium
    leather and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (2016.66.1a): 4 15/16 × 4 1/4 × 12 1/2 in. (12.5 × 10.8 × 31.8 cm)
    H x W x D (2016.66.1b): 4 3/4 × 4 1/4 × 12 1/2 in. (12.1 × 10.8 × 31.8 cm)
    Type
    athletic shoes
    Place used
    Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1995
    Description
    A pair of Nike cleats worn and signed by Jerry Rice. The cleats are mostly white with red and black accents and white laces. The outsole and insole sides of both cleats have large red Nike Swoosh symbols. The backs of both cleats have a smaller Swoosh symbol and [NIKE] sewn on in red. The tongues of both cleats have [Jerry Rice] sewn on the outside and [80] sewn on the inside. Jerry Rice's autograph [Jerry Rice / #80] in black marker is on the outsole side of both cleats near the toe. [SB / XXIX] is handwritten in black marker on the insole side of both cleats near the toe. The interior of the cleats are fabric and have white text on the insole side near the upper edge. The text in the left cleat (2016.66.1a) reads: [8 / 96 / 12 1/2 / 2897]. The text in the right cleat (2016.66.1b) reads: [12 1/2 / 2897]. The heels of the interior have been worn. The bottom of the cleats are black and white they have a black background and a white accent down the middle. [NIKE] is printed near the toe. There are 14 spikes on the bottom of each cleat.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Football
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
    Object number
    2016.66.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Sociology of Sport

    Published by
    Dorsey Press, American
    Written by
    Edwards, Harry, American, born 1942
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (closed): 9 1/4 × 6 1/8 in. (23.5 × 15.6 cm)
    H x W (opened): 9 1/4 × 13 5/8 in. (23.5 × 34.6 cm)
    Type
    books
    Place used
    Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Place printed
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1973
    Description
    A hardcover book titled Sociology of Sport. The book, written by Harry Edwards contains 395 pages and includes text and photographs. The cover of the book is white, gray, black and red. The title is in black print in the upper right of the cover and Edwards name is in white ink in the bottom left. The back cover of the book is white with black text at the bottom that reads: [1710001 /ISBN 0-256-01415-9]. The bottom edge and top edge of the book have a red stamp from the Miami-Dade Junior College Library. There are additional stamps from the library on the first two pages of the book. There is an alphanumeric inscription in the top left corner of the copyright page. The back interior cover of the book has a slip holder and two stickers from the library.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Sports
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
    Object number
    2016.66.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    © The Dorsey Press 1973. Permission required for use.
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    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Pensacola, Fla.

    Pensacola, Fla.

    Photograph by
    Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, card stock
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1966
    Description
    A close up, black and white photographic portrait of a little girl resting her head on her hand. The girl is visible only from her shoulders to her forehead. Her shadow is visible on a tiled wall behind her.
    Topic
    African American
    Children
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.99.17
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Anthony Barboza
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    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Pensacola, Fla.

    Pensacola, Fla.

    Photograph by
    Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sheet): 9 15/16 × 8 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20.4 cm)
    H x W (image): 5 13/16 × 3 15/16 in. (14.7 × 10 cm)
    Type
    black-and-white photographs
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1966
    Description
    A black and white photograph of a boy in a young boy in a checked shirt. He looks straight at the camera and the partial figure of a woman is visible just behind him.
    Topic
    African American
    Children
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.99.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Anthony Barboza
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    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Pensacola, Fla

    Pensacola, Fla

    Photograph by
    Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sheet): 10 15/16 × 14 1/8 in. (27.8 × 35.8 cm)
    H x W (image): 6 5/8 × 10 in. (16.8 × 25.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1966
    Description
    A black and white photographic portrait of an older man standing next to a wall with peeling paint. The man wears a light colored cap and a dark overcoat over light-colored pants and shirt. He faces forward, but does not look at the camera. On the back of the print is the title, date, photographer's signature, and photographer's stamp.
    Topic
    African American
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.99.30
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Anthony Barboza
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    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Pensacola, Fla

    Pensacola, Fla

    Photograph by
    Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, card stock
    Dimensions
    H x W (card): 14 × 10 15/16 in. (35.6 × 27.8 cm)
    H x W (image): 10 13/16 × 5 11/16 in. (27.4 × 14.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1966
    Description
    A black and white photographic portrait of an older woman wearing a head band. The portrait is a close up of the woman's face, depicting her from the shoulders up. She looks directly at the camera, but does not smile. She wears a dark colored knitted headband that sits across her forehead and above her ears; it is knotted at her left temple. She wears a knitted cardigan sweater over a floral print garment. Light colored straps, perhaps for an apron, are around her neck. The background is out of focus, but dark to the left of frame and light to the right. On the back is an inscription with the title and date, along with the artist's signature.
    Topic
    African American
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.99.31
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Anthony Barboza
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    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Palatha, Fla.

    Palatha, Fla.

    Photograph by
    Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sheet): 7 15/16 × 10 1/16 in. (20.1 × 25.5 cm)
    H x W (image): 6 3/16 × 9 5/16 in. (15.7 × 23.7 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Palatka, Putnam County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1968
    Description
    A black and white photographic portrait of an older man wearing a hat and suspenders. The man is pictured from the shoulders up, with his left hand raised to shoulder height in a fist.
    Topic
    African American
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.99.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Anthony Barboza
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  • Pensacola, Fla.

    Pensacola, Fla.

    Photograph by
    Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sheet): 15 15/16 × 20 in. (40.5 × 50.8 cm)
    H x W (image): 19 3/16 × 12 13/16 in. (48.7 × 32.6 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1966
    Description
    A black and white photograph of three boys. One boy stands to the left of frame, looking away from the camera. The two other boys sit facing each other, with only their heads and shoulders visible. The boy in the center wears eye glasses. The background is out of focus, but the leaves of trees and the exterior of a building are visible. The title and date is inscribed on the back.
    Topic
    African American
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.99.45
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Anthony Barboza
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  • Anthony Barboza

    Anthony Barboza

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Gosport NAS Pensacola, American, founded 1921
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sheet): 9 15/16 × 8 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20.4 cm)
    H x W (image): 9 7/16 × 7 1/2 in. (23.9 × 19.1 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1966
    Description
    Photograph of Anthony Barboza in a Naval uniform. He is holding a camera and has several more cameras around his neck. The photograph has Barboza's name and the date on the back.
    Topic
    African American
    Military
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, © Anthony Barboza
    Object number
    2016.99.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Anthony Barboza
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  • Pensacola, Fla.

    Pensacola, Fla.

    Photograph by
    Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, card stock
    Dimensions
    H x W (card): 9 5/16 × 7 7/16 in. (23.7 × 18.9 cm)
    H x W (image): 6 9/16 × 4 7/16 in. (16.7 × 11.3 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1966
    Description
    A black and white photograph of a woman behind a screen door. The woman wears a dark colored, sleeveless, high collared shirt. Inscribed on the back is "Pensecola, Fla. / 1966." the image is signed by Anthony Barboza on the back.
    Topic
    African American
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.99.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Anthony Barboza
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  • Jacksonville, Fla.

    Jacksonville, Fla.

    Photograph by
    Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sheet): 11 × 8 1/16 in. (28 × 20.4 cm)
    H x W (image): 9 3/4 × 6 5/8 in. (24.8 × 16.8 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1968
    Description
    A black and white photograph of a little girl standing on a stoop next to an American flag. The girl wears a polka dot print dress, white socks, and mary jane shoes. She stands with her head bowed and hands together in front of her. The flag is hanging between two porch columns behind her.
    Topic
    African American
    Children
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.99.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Anthony Barboza
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  • Photographic print of Muhammad Ali training at the 5th Street Gym

    Photographic print of Muhammad Ali training at the 5th Street Gym

    Photograph by
    Satterwhite, Al, American
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Medium
    ink on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 11 1/2 × 17 in. (29.2 × 43.2 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 12 15/16 × 19 in. (32.9 × 48.3 cm)
    Type
    inkjet prints
    Place depicted
    Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1971
    Caption
    In 1967, the New York State Athletic Commission suspended Muhammad Ali’s boxing license in response to his refusal to be inducted into the draft on the grounds of his religious beliefs as a minister of Islam. Ali successfully took the Commission to court, claiming discrimination in violation of his rights under the Equal Protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This photograph documents his time in the 5th Street Gymnasium in 1971, soon after his license was reinstated. According to Miami sports journalist Roy Firestone, Ali was training for his March 8, 1971 match against Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden that was billed as “The Fight of the Century.”
    Description
    A photographic print of Muhammad Ali training in the 5th Street Gym in Miami. Ali is featured shirtless, punching with right hand, ungloved, upward towards a speed bag. Posters for fights at Madison Square Garden are visible in the background. The back of the photograph has copyright and photographer information.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Broadcaster Roy Firestone
    Object number
    2017.35.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Al Satterwhite. Permission required for use.
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  • Photographic print of Muhammad Ali training at the 5th Street Gym

    Photographic print of Muhammad Ali training at the 5th Street Gym

    Photograph by
    Satterwhite, Al, American
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Medium
    ink on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 16 × 11 1/2 in. (40.6 × 29.2 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 19 × 12 15/16 in. (48.3 × 32.9 cm)
    Type
    inkjet prints
    Place depicted
    Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1971
    Caption
    In 1967, the New York State Athletic Commission suspended Muhammad Ali’s boxing license in response to his refusal to be inducted into the draft on the grounds of his religious beliefs as a minister of Islam. Ali successfully took the Commission to court, claiming discrimination in violation of his rights under the Equal Protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This photograph documents his time in the 5th Street Gymnasium in 1971, soon after his license was reinstated. According to Miami sports journalist Roy Firestone, Ali was training for his March 8, 1971 match against Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden that was billed as “The Fight of the Century.”
    Description
    A photographic print of Muhammad Ali training in the 5th Street Gym in Miami. The low-angle photograph, features Ali shirtless, with Everlast boxing shorts. His left hand, ungloved, punches up towards a speed bag, while his right hand, ungloved, is in a fist at his midline. Posters for fights at Madison Square Garden are visible in the background. The back of the photograph has copyright and photographer information.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Broadcaster Roy Firestone
    Object number
    2017.35.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Al Satterwhite. Permission required for use.
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  • Photographic print of Muhammad Ali training at the 5th Street Gym

    Photographic print of Muhammad Ali training at the 5th Street Gym

    Photograph by
    Satterwhite, Al, American
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Medium
    ink on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 16 15/16 × 11 5/16 in. (43 × 28.7 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 19 1/16 × 12 15/16 in. (48.4 × 32.9 cm)
    Type
    inkjet prints
    Place depicted
    Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1971
    Caption
    In 1967, the New York State Athletic Commission suspended Muhammad Ali’s boxing license in response to his refusal to be inducted into the draft on the grounds of his religious beliefs as a minister of Islam. Ali successfully took the Commission to court, claiming discrimination in violation of his rights under the Equal Protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This photograph documents his time in the 5th Street Gymnasium in 1971, soon after his license was reinstated. According to Miami sports journalist Roy Firestone, Ali was training for his March 8, 1971 match against Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden that was billed as “The Fight of the Century.”
    Description
    A photographic print of Muhammad Ali training in the 5th Street Gym in Miami. The photograph features Ali shirtless and wearing Everlast boxing shorts. His tapped right hand punches up towards a speed bag, while his tapped left hand is in a fist at his chest. Onlookers and other trainees are visible in the background. The back of the photograph has copyright and photographer information.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Broadcaster Roy Firestone
    Object number
    2017.35.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Al Satterwhite. Permission required for use.
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  • Oscar Peterson, 1975

    Oscar Peterson, 1975

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Oscar Peterson, Canadian, 1925 - 2007
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 3/16 x 13 3/4 in. (23.4 x 35 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 10 1/4 x 13 13/16 in. (26 x 35.1 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Coconut Grove, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1975
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of jazz pianist and composer Oscar Peterson at a performance in Coconut Grove, FL. He is photographed from the far end of the piano, with the open piano lid framing his face. He wears a dark striped suit and his eyes are closed.
    Topic
    African American
    Composers (Musicians)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.104
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
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  • Earl King, 1992

    Earl King, 1992

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    King, Earl, American, 1934 - 2003
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 7/16 in. (34.8 x 23.9 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (35 x 27.3 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1992
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Earl King playing guitar during a performance in Miami Beach, FL. King is photographed from the waist up and is looking down at his two-tone Fender Stratocaster while playing. He leans back and wears a patterned button-up shirt with solid color front panels. He stands in front of a black background with large white lettering partly visible at the top of the frame.
    Topic
    African American
    Blues (Music)
    Composers (Musicians)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.112
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
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  • Johnny

    Johnny "Clyde" Copeland, 1988

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Johnny "Clyde" Copeland, American, 1937 - 1997
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (35 x 23.5 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 x 10 11/16 in. (35.4 x 27.1 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1988
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Johnny "Clyde" Copeland performing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Copeland is photographed from the chest up and is mostly in shadow. He looks down at his guitar, which is not visible, but wears a wide strap over his left shoulder with [TEXAS] stitched vertically down it.
    Topic
    African American
    Blues (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.113
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
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  • Luther Allison, 1994

    Luther Allison, 1994

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Allison, Luther, American, 1939 - 1997
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 3/16 in. (34.7 x 23.4 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 14 x 10 7/8 in. (35.5 x 27.7 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1994
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Luther Allison performing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Allison is photographed from the knees up standing in front of a microphone and singing. A Gibson Les Paul is around his neck and his right hand is raised in front of him. He wears and black and white shirt with geometric patterns and dark slacks.
    Topic
    African American
    Blues (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.114
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
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  • Wendell Holmes, 1996

    Wendell Holmes, 1996

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Holmes, Wendell, American
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 13/16 x 9 3/8 in. (35.1 x 23.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1996
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Wendell Holmes, of the blues band The Holmes Brothers, performing in Clearwater, FL. The photo is taken head-on and Holmes stands in front of a microphone, with a small portion of his guitar just visible in the lower right corner. He sings with his right hand raised over his head and his eyes closed. He wears a black t-shirt with white decoration and glasses.
    Topic
    African American
    Blues (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.115
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
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    Classification
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  • Eddie King, 1989

    Eddie King, 1989

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    King, Eddie, American, 1938 - 2012
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 5/16 in. (34.9 x 23.7 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 x 10 5/8 in. (35.4 x 27 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1989
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of blues musician Eddie King, posing with two guitar cases in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The photo shows King posing with two heavily decorated guitar cases, one resting on the ground and one slung over King's right shoulder. He wears light colored jeans and a vest decorated with patches and a large dark cowboy hat decorated with guitar shaped pins. Just behind him stands an unidentified man who is turning back toward King and sticking out his tongue.
    Topic
    African American
    Blues (Music)
    Composers (Musicians)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.116
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture